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Date Posted: 21:19:46 09/04/02 Wed
Author: Tammy Goodman
Subject: Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety
In reply to: Kathy Oskison 's message, "Re: Topic 4--re: Overcoming Speech Anxiety" on 13:05:41 09/01/02 Sun

>>Give several examples of when you may have had some
>>temporary anxiety that developed before you were
>>supposed to speak or give a presentation. What did
>>you do to calm down? What tips would you give to
>>others so that they can relax before, during, and
>>after a presentation that they are giving?
>
>You would think that as much as I have had to speak
>and give presentations before I would not be as
>nervous as I am in class, but for some reason I am OK
>sometimes, but most of the time I literally have
>shaking hands by the time my speech is over. I think
>that is why it is easier for me to speak from behind a
>podium and use a remote (something to hold on to!) for
>my slides. Somehow, not having that "buffer" between
>me and the audience is really scary (except for a
>group of small children).
>Some things that help me to overcome speaking anxiety:
>(sometimes)
>1. Remembering to breathe
>2. Focusing on a good result - telling myself that I
>can do this.
>3. Knowing my material and having lots of time to
>prepare my speaking notes - I'm not so good at the
>extemporaneous stuff.
>4. Realizing that it is not a "life or death"
>situation, and will be over soon.
>5. Knowing that the audience (if it is my classmates)
>is in the same boat, and will understand if I am not
>perfect.
>6. If I start to talk too fast or to ramble, I try to
>take a deep breath, look around at as many people as I
>can, and then go on. It slows me down and helps me to
>re-focus.

I agree. Knowing your material is key. If you know you're prepared, it's easier to remain on an even keel emotionally.

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